Blue Bottle Coffee — Three Africas Blend The promised fruit notes needed some coaxing.

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Blue Bottle Coffee — Three Africas Blend Blue Bottle’s _Three Africas_ is a signature blend that Blue Bottle claimed is built for those who love single-origin character but want something more complex. It combines two Ethiopian coffees — one washed, one natural processed — with a Central African coffee, all roasted with a light touch. The tasting notes on the bag promise golden raisin, winey blueberry, and lemon zest. Brewed on the Chemex at 96°C through an Able KONE reusable stainless-steel filter, the citric brightness Blue Bottle describes came through clearly — clean, sharp, and present without being aggressive. That lemon zest note was identifiable. However, the fruitiness the roaster emphasises — the winey blueberry and golden raisin — was more subdued than expected, sitting quietly in the background rather than leading the cup. The Aeropress at 90.5°C with a Fellow Prismo and reusable metal filter told a slightly different story. The lower brew temperature softened the acidity and allowed a touch more body and sweetness to emerge. The fruit notes became marginally more prominent, though still restrained compared to what the label suggests. Both methods produced a clean, well-structured cup. The blend lives up to its promise of depth and balance, even if the fruitiness requires some coaxing. The difference between the two brews was subtle but real — the Chemex highlighted brightness, whilst the Aeropress leaned into sweetness. Roasted on 2 March 2026 and USDA organic certified, this 340 g (12 oz) bag is a solid option for light-roast enthusiasts who enjoy African coffees with complexity and acidity. Worth experimenting with grind size and water temperature to bring out the fuller fruit profile. Field | Details ---|--- **Coffee Name** | Three Africas **Roaster** | Blue Bottle Coffee **Certification** | USDA Organic (CCOF Certified) | **Country** | Ethiopia (×2) + Central Africa **Processing** | Washed + Natural Processed **Roast Level** | Light **Roast Date** | 2 March 2026 **Tasting Notes** | Golden Raisin, Winey Blueberry, Lemon Zest **Bag Size** | 340 g (12 oz) | **Brew Method 1** | Chemex with Able KONE Reusable Stainless-Steel Filter **Water Temp** | 96 °C **Brew Method 2** | Aeropress with Fellow Prismo + Reusable Metal Filter **Water Temp** | 90.5 °C ### Like this: Like Loading...

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BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
THREE AFRICAS

食後のコーヒー。
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEEの定期便から”THREE AFRICAS”。

コーヒーの特徴に「ベリーのような甘み」とあったので、” とちあいか”を添えてみました。

苦味がすっきりしてて美味しい。いちごとも合ってるような気がします。

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